21 Reasons Why You Always Feel Sluggish & Sleepy

Have
you ever asked yourself that no matter how much you sleep, fatigue and
sluggishness doesn't take a break! You are exhausted in spite of reaching
the eight-hour threshold. But, least did you know that low energy levels are
indicating an underlying problem.

What are those let's find out!

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#1. Dehydration

Dehydration or not drinking enough
water makes you feel lousy and hampers bodily functions. Due to this loss, it's
hard for the heart to pump blood faster, making you feel tired throughout.

#2. Stress

Put aside all the worries and let
your body breathe freely as mental exhaustion doesn't let you relax! Let not
the troubles accompany you to the bed.

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#3. Alcohol

Alcohol consumption affects your
sleep, and you wake up fatigued and dehydrated. However, a few glasses may put
you to sleep, but more of it messes up with your system. So next time ask
yourself if you need the extra glasses!

#4. Irregular Sleeping
Pattern

You might assume it as a proper
sleep, but it's not a quality one. Either you lack a decent 6 - 8-hour
sleep or you sleep with distractions around. When the overall well-being is
connected with better sleep, why compromise with it!

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#5. Medications

Either you are depending too much
on medications or are just taking the wrong ones. Be it prescribed or taken
over-the-counter, make sure to talk with your doctor and ask for a solution.

#6. Improper Diet

You may not be not fueling
yourself, or you are just overeating. Skipping meals to lose weight or because
of work pressure either eating all at once, both make you feel lethargic and
low on energy. So make sure you eat well, please!

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#7. Exercise - Not Much Not
Too Little

Grinding yourself at the gym or
not moving at all - both are harmful. Choose a schedule that's moderate and
necessary to feel less tired else you'll easily drain all your energy.

#8. Caffeine Consumption

This might be providing you a buzz
of strength yet the more you consume caffeinated drinks, the more likely you
are to wreck your energy. It initially blocks the fatiguing effects but returns
later with a vengeance making you even more tired!

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#9. No Fixed Routine

When you carelessly keep going
through the days and not follow a routine (religiously) it makes you more prone
to laziness. An established routine keeps you on-the-go!

#10. No Time For Nature

To wrap yourself in the folds of
nature is necessary. But when you aren't doing that, you are more likely to
ruminate on the negative energy, moods, and emotions. No restoration time
degrades your performance and leaves you sluggish.

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#11. Total Inactivity

It might seem okay to you but, by
sitting still and inactive (otherwise or due to a sedentary lifestyle), you
signal your body to relax, and consequently, your brain does the same. So this,
in turn, makes you feel tired.

#12. Depression

Depression causes insomnia,
drained energy levels along with leading to disturbed sleeping cycles. All of
it contributes towards you becoming a sloth.

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#13. Anxiety

Though feeling anxious is completely
normal, but when it reaches an uncontrollable level to affect your daily
working, then it creates problems. Anxiety disorders make your irritable and in
turn slow on a mental level.

#14. Diabetes

If you are continuously feeling
worn out most of the time, then it might be a chance to monitor your diabetic
levels.

#15. Overcommitments

When you can't say no, it means
some commitments might go unachievable. Though it's good to help others and
commit yourself to more and more work. But multitasking will tire you! You
might get lesser rest which again will hinder your working making you lazy.

#16. Thyroid

Underactive thyroid is a condition
where you have too little thyroid hormone leading to increased weight, aching
muscles and persistent weakness.

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#17. Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome

This is a critical illness wherein
the tiredness goes on for at least six to eight months. The symptoms may
include a sore throat, muscle and joint pain along with a headache.

#18. Anemia

Deficiency of the red blood cells
makes it another cause for you to feel tired all the time.

#19. Food Intolerance/
Allergies

Consuming food items you might be
allergic to make you susceptible to food sensitivities. This too becomes a
leading cause of your excessive tiredness.

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#20. Sleep Apnea

A common disorder that congests
your breathing in sleep (excessive snoring due to narrow throat) needs
immediate medical attention not to let your progress be hampered in the longer
run.

#21. Comfortable Temperature

Being indoors in a favorable &
controlled climate is the same as a sedentary person on his couch all day! Both
develop a kind of protection against the body to adapt & grow stronger.